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The Hunter's Moon this week will be a supermoon — the brightest in 2024
This week's full moon is called the Hunter's Moon. It's also a supermoon, which is expected to be the brightest one of the year so far.Top stories - CBS News - October 13 -
Spacecraft blasts off to hunt alien life on a distant moon
Nasa's spacecraft could change what we know about life in our solar system.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
NASA launches Europa Clipper to probe Jupiter moon
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
NASA and SpaceX Launch Europa Clipper to a Jupiter Moon
The spacecraft lifted off Monday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, embarking on a nearly six-year journey to Jupiter.Science - The New York Times - October 15 -
This Startup Is Why Astronauts Will Wear Prada on the Moon
When the Artemis missions send astronauts to the lunar surface in a few years, moon walkers will sport new spacesuits made by Axiom Space—with design touches from one of Italy’s famed luxury brands.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
The US election… it’s different this time! | First Dog on the Moon
No wait, I’m being told I just imagined it. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
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Born in France but searching for a future in Africa
BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
NASA launching probe to seek signs of habitability on Jupiter's moon Europa
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Eruopa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
NASA launches mission to icy Jupiter moon thought to harbor a vast ocean
NASA has launched its Europa Clipper mission to the icy moon of Jupiter. Thought to contain an underground ocean and potentially habitable environment, Europa has long been a tantalizing target.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
SpaceX launching NASA probe toward Jupiter, moon Europa to assess habitability
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
NASA launches $5 billion mission to Jupiter's moon Europa: What to know
NASA's Europa Clipper is set to launch on Oct. 14 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Top stories - ABC News - October 14 -
WATCH: NASA's Europa Clipper launches on mission to explore Jupiter's icy moon
The spacecraft will complete nearly 50 flybys of the Jupiter moon of Europa to determine if there are conditions suitable for life.Top stories - ABC News - October 14 -
Nasa’s Europa Clipper sets sail for Jupiter’s icy moon to study habitability
Craft lifts off aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy with plans to peer under Europa’s crust where ocean may be near surface. A Nasa spacecraft has set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa, one of the best ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
A Southern California school plants a 'Moon Tree' grown with seeds flown in space
A California school has planted a tree that’s out of this worldTech - ABC News - October 14 -
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Hunter's supermoon: When to see the brightest full moon of 2024
The full Hunter's supermoon will be the brightest full moon this year and visible in our skies over the next couple of nights.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
The Moon, twins and tributes to Liam: Photos from around the world this week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Fallen Moon art installation deflates due to high winds
The display has already attracted 10,000 people to Bridgwater Docks.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Google Doodles Launches Monthly Recurring Card Game Based On Moon Cycles
Google has outdone itself with its latest playable Google Doodle, unveiling a card game that will return every month with new features to unlock. The Doodle is called Rise of the Half Moon, and ...Tech - GameSpot - October 24 -
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Why it costs India so little to reach the Moon and Mars
India has approved 227bn rupees ($2.7bn) for new space projects - but the funding is far from lavish.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure
Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestoneBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Can AI help Africa close the development gap?
Machine learning could have transformative effects on developing economies and societies. But some fear a deepening digital divideBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa
South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
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Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma – study
Rapid urbanisation thought to be damaging adolescent health, as researchers say need for medication and diagnostic tests is urgent. Millions of teenagers in Africa are suffering from asthma with no ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Idris Elba: Why I'm planning a move to Africa
The British star is backing film projects across the continent and wants to be closer to the action.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition
Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under TrumpWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
A playwright in Africa hopes to break the cultural silence on rape
African playwright and actor Oliva Ouedraogo's “Queen” depicts the fictional journey of a girl who is raped by her stepfather on the night of his marriage to her mother, and decides to speak out ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 24 -
